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Auto alternatives for the 21st centuryFri, 09 Dec 2016 14:15:34 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.4Charge Your Car Grows In Europehttp://www.hybridcars.com/charge-your-car-grows-in-europe/
http://www.hybridcars.com/charge-your-car-grows-in-europe/#commentsMon, 29 Dec 2014 14:03:25 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=233706UK electric vehicle users will be able to charge their vehicle in the continental Europe. This news comes thanks to a new agreement between two of Europe’s largest networks of publicly-accessible charge points. Charge Your Car, the UK’s largest EV charge point network with over 2,000 units, has formed an interoperability agreement with The New […]

]]>UK electric vehicle users will be able to charge their vehicle in the continental Europe.

This news comes thanks to a new agreement between two of Europe’s largest networks of publicly-accessible charge points.

Charge Your Car, the UK’s largest EV charge point network with over 2,000 units, has formed an interoperability agreement with The New Motion, considered to be the leading charge-point network in mainland Europe.

Through this agreement Charge Your Car members in the UK can access over 15,000 charging points located in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg and Belgium. Similarly, members of The New Motion traveling to the UK will be able to use any of the charge units part of the Charge Your Car network.

“This agreement is a logical step to enhance services for both The New Motion and CYC drivers,” said Alexandra Prescott, Operations Director at Charge Your Car. “Continental roaming is easier, opening up new e-mobility opportunities across Europe for our drivers.”

Both new partners said as well as enabling the UK’s EV drivers to drive more electric miles overseas, the agreement also accelerates moves to create ‘open roaming interfaces’ between international charge-point networks. The goal is said to be to make it much easier for EV drivers to travel further with the knowledge that they will have easy access to roadside recharging units.

“It is important for EV drivers to be able to take their car wherever they want, and through this agreement with Charge Your Car, we have added the UK to our expanding European infrastructure,” said Ritsaart van Montfrans, Founder of The New Motion. “This will open up new routes and new adventures for EV drivers on both sides of the Channel, in line with our mission to continue to facilitate and enable more electric kilometres to be driven by more EV drivers across Europe.”

]]>Tesla giving access to its patents is opening many doors and following this, the Car Charging Group, Inc. announced its intention to integrate the Tesla Motors’ EV charging technology into Blink EV charging stations.

The Car Charging Group describes itself as the largest owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services and owner of the Blink Network, one of the largest EV charging networks.

According to the blog on the Tesla Motors’ Web site dated June 12, 2014, Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk, stated that the company would “not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use our technology”.

Musk noted that the decision to provide access to the patents is “in the spirit of the open source movement, for the advancement of electric vehicle technology” and that “Tesla, other companies making electric cars, and the world would benefit from a common, rapidly-evolving technology platform”.

Tesla Motors’ Model S currently includes an adaptor for the J1772 connector, the standard for public EV charging stations and compatible with EVs sold in North America. CarCharging anticipates incorporating the technology of Tesla Motors’ charging port into Blink charging stations as well as the Society of Automobile Engineers’ (SAE) new J1772 DC Fast Charging combo coupler.

By integrating these charging ports and connectors with its current J1772 and CHAdeMO connectors, CarCharging said it will expand the charging options currently available for EV drivers, including CarCharging’s network of 119 DC Fast Chargers.

CarCharging added it is further expanding its network of DC Fast Chargers by actively working with Nissan to deploy quick chargers in key markets throughout the United States. CarCharging has also partnered with Gridscape Solutions, a software and service company that specializes in designing and developing smart energy solutions, to integrate Nissan’s DC Fast Chargers with the Blink Network, the software that operates, monitors, and tracks the Blink EV charging stations and all of its charging data.

“Like Tesla Motors, CarCharging believes that the market potential for electric vehicles is vast and we are dedicated to doing all that we can to assist in its acceleration,” said CarCharging Founder and CEO, Michael D. Farkas. “By sharing its technologies, Tesla Motors provides CarCharging with the ability to leverage all of the locations in its portfolio and offer a solution that is compatible for all EV drivers, which is a win-win for the drivers and the industry.”

CarCharging added it shares Tesla Motors’ commitment to the development of the EV market and is also actively working with other major EV charging networks on various interoperability initiatives.

]]>http://www.hybridcars.com/car-charging-wants-blink-to-charge-teslas/feed/0Cordless Charging Deemed Safe Per Volvo Studyhttp://www.hybridcars.com/cordless-charging-deemed-safe-per-volvo-study/
http://www.hybridcars.com/cordless-charging-deemed-safe-per-volvo-study/#commentsThu, 24 Oct 2013 19:07:27 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=84537The Volvo Car Group has completed its study of cordless charging for electric cars. A partner in an advanced research project that has studied the possibilities of inductive charging for electric vehicles, the company said the results show that this technology for transferring energy via an electromagnetic field has a promising future. “Inductive charging has […]

]]>The Volvo Car Group has completed its study of cordless charging for electric cars.

A partner in an advanced research project that has studied the possibilities of inductive charging for electric vehicles, the company said the results show that this technology for transferring energy via an electromagnetic field has a promising future.

“Inductive charging has great potential. Cordless technology is a comfortable and effective way to conveniently transfer energy. The study also indicates that it is safe,” says Lennart Stegland, Vice President, Electric Propulsion System at Volvo Car Group. “There is not yet any common standard for inductive charging. We will continue our research and evaluate the feasibility of the technology in our hybrid and electric car projects.”

Volvo explained inductive charging uses an electromagnetic field instead of a cord to transfer energy between two objects. An induction coil creates an alternating electromagnetic field from a charging base station. A second induction coil in the portable device picks up power from the electromagnetic field and converts it back into an electrical energy that charges the battery.

This technology is common in electrical home appliances such as electrical toothbrushes but is not yet commercially available to charge electric cars.

“With inductive charging, you simply position the car over a charging device and charging starts automatically. We believe that this is one of the factors that can increase the customer’s acceptance of electrified vehicles,” continued Lennart Stegland.

The completed research project, which included inductive charging for cars and buses, was initiated by Flanders’ Drive, the knowledge centre of the automotive industry in the Flanders region in Belgium. It featured a consortium of companies, including Volvo Car Group, Bombardier Transportation and the bus coachbuilder Van Hool.

Volvo said the project was partly funded by the Flemish government.

Volvo Cars supplied the car for the inductive charging project: a Volvo C30 Electric with a power output of 89 kilowatt (120 hp).

“The tests demonstrated that our Volvo C30 Electric can be fully charged without a power cable in approximately 2.5 hours. In parallel with this, we have also conducted research into slow and regular charging together with Inverto, which was also a partner in the project,” said Lennart Stegland.

The company continued by saying it has initiated strategic co-operation with Siemens in order to develop electrical drive technology, power electronics and charging technology as well as the integration of these systems into electric vehicles.

]]>http://www.hybridcars.com/cordless-charging-deemed-safe-per-volvo-study/feed/0Evolve USA New Kid On The Block In Car Charging Landscapehttp://www.hybridcars.com/evolve-usa-new-kid-on-the-block-in-car-charging-landscape/
http://www.hybridcars.com/evolve-usa-new-kid-on-the-block-in-car-charging-landscape/#commentsThu, 16 May 2013 04:00:43 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=58739JNS Holdings Corporation announced this week that it has formed a new majority owned subsidiary, Evolve USA Charging Corporation, an Illinois domiciled and based company. Evolve USA Charging Corporation will be solely responsible for new sales, service and the development of electric vehicle charging Systems for both residential and commercial applications. Evolve will also be […]

]]>JNS Holdings Corporation announced this week that it has formed a new majority owned subsidiary, Evolve USA Charging Corporation, an Illinois domiciled and based company.

Evolve USA Charging Corporation will be solely responsible for new sales, service and the development of electric vehicle charging Systems for both residential and commercial applications.

Evolve will also be responsible for administration of the recently agreed upon Asset Purchase Agreement of the Chicago Grant Agreement.

The company said that initially, upon court approval Evolve will begin operations with a network of owned and operated units that consist of 142 Level II chargers and 26 Level III DC fast chargers within the Chicago market.

Evolve will also focus on expanding its number of units with additional acquisitions and the development of new locations.

JNS expects that Evolve’s business model will allow Evolve USA Charging Corporation to own, operate and maintain a network of EV Charging Stations throughout the Chicagoland area by entering into shared revenue agreements with the owners of desired properties.

Evolve is proceeding with securing exclusive locations strategically placed within Chicago and the surrounding suburbs and in conjunction with targeted areas for our initial launch of our Electric Vehicle Charging Station infrastructure.

Mr. Howe also stated, “With more and more automobile manufacturers developing electric vehicles and the cost of such vehicles coming down the need for charging stations will only increase. JNS based upon its years of experience in the electrical industry is poised and ready to seize this opportunity.”

]]>http://www.hybridcars.com/evolve-usa-new-kid-on-the-block-in-car-charging-landscape/feed/0First Of 80 New NY EV Charging Stations Unveiledhttp://www.hybridcars.com/first-of-80-new-ny-ev-charging-stations-unveiled/
http://www.hybridcars.com/first-of-80-new-ny-ev-charging-stations-unveiled/#commentsTue, 12 Mar 2013 04:01:09 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=55218ChargePoint, Inc. announced a new charging station at The Solaire in Battery Park City, the first of more than 80 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations it will install around New York. These install will be done through a $1 million incentive from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The Solaire, developed […]

]]>ChargePoint, Inc. announced a new charging station at The Solaire in Battery Park City, the first of more than 80 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations it will install around New York.

These install will be done through a $1 million incentive from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

The Solaire, developed in 2003 by the Albanese Organization is the nation’s first LEED Gold-certified residential building.

“Upgrading the city’s EV infrastructure to new, universal ChargePoint chargers is imperative to the future success of a sustainable society. By working with ChargePoint and NYSERDA to bring new chargers to our LEED-certified rental properties in Manhattan, The Solaire, The Verdesian and The Vanguard Chelsea, the Albanese Organization hopes to inspire more drivers to consider electric vehicles, while providing current adopters with new access to convenient charging locations,” said Russell Albanese, Chairman of the Albanese Organization. “The partnership of ChargePoint and NYSERDA has been an excellent example of the public and private sectors working together to make a great contribution.”

Last year, Governor Cuomo announced $4.4 million being awarded to 10 EV companies, municipalities and other entities, including ChargePoint, to bring 325 charging stations to New York.

Earlier this year, Governor Cuomo announced Charge New York, a new initiative to promote EVs through investing $50 million over five years. The program calls for investment in 3,000 public and workplace charging stations by 2018, plus other steps meant to encourage the growth of electric vehicle ownership.

“Through Governor Cuomo’s ‘Charge NY’ program, the state is taking a proactive approach to investing in an EV infrastructure that will encourage New Yorkers to transition from less efficient vehicles to electric vehicles,” said Francis J. Murray Jr., President and CEO, NYSERDA. “Given the amount of emissions produced by the transportation sector, this statewide EV infrastructure will allow the state to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions.”

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced a plan to make up to 20 percent (or 10,000 spaces) of new New York City parking spaces EV-ready over the next seven years.

ChargePoint said EVs will play a key role in reducing dependency on foreign oil while improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. ChargePoint is currently the leading provider of public EV charging services in New York City with nearly 200 EV charging stations already installed.

ChargePoint has worked with private garage owners and commercial hosts to pilot Level 2 charging throughout the state of New York.

“New York is laying the foundation to become a leader in the United States for EVs,” said Pat Romano, president and CEO of ChargePoint. “The majority of residents in New York City live in apartments and without this kind of public infrastructure investment, residents would not be able to buy electric vehicles.”

]]>http://www.hybridcars.com/first-of-80-new-ny-ev-charging-stations-unveiled/feed/0New EV Charging Systems To Improve Electrical Grid Stabilityhttp://www.hybridcars.com/new-ev-charging-systems-to-improve-electrical-grid-stability/
http://www.hybridcars.com/new-ev-charging-systems-to-improve-electrical-grid-stability/#commentsFri, 08 Mar 2013 05:03:13 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=55067AeroVironment, Inc. and the United States Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) announced March 6 a commercial license agreement for a technology that supports widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) by helping to stabilize the electrical grid. Both parties involved said that the technology may result in lower-cost electricity for plug-in vehicle […]

]]>AeroVironment, Inc. and the United States Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) announced March 6 a commercial license agreement for a technology that supports widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) by helping to stabilize the electrical grid.

Both parties involved said that the technology may result in lower-cost electricity for plug-in vehicle drivers due to the grid support functions provided during vehicle charging.

AeroVironment will use a portion of the licensed PNNL technology in a new prototype version of its industry-leading Level II charging systems.

“We are working to broaden the adoption of plug-in vehicles to help achieve America’s environmental, economic and energy security goals,” said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment senior vice president and general manager of its Efficient Energy Systems (EES) business segment. “While easily and reliably recharging PEVs, this grid-friendly charging system will also improve grid performance, turning PEVs and their chargers into a valuable solution to a broader challenge.”

The licensed PNNL technology can help stabilize the electrical grid by continuously monitoring the grid’s alternating current (AC) frequency and varying the vehicle charging rate in response.

Additionally, in the event of a rapid drop in grid frequency, the charging system stops charging, providing a grid “shock absorber.” Such rapid frequency drops, while small in overall magnitude, indicate that a fault condition has occurred somewhere on the grid and that there is an imbalance between load and electricity generation. By reducing load the system can be rebalanced.

Conventional power plants make continual power generation adjustments based on precisely measured grid frequency in order to maintain a nearly constant frequency of 60 cycles per second. As renewable generation sources such as wind and solar grow in overall share, the overall frequency-responsive generation capability provided by conventional power plants is gradually decreasing.

AeroVironment and PNNL said their frequency-responsive technology brings this same grid frequency support capability to PEV charging stations.

AeroVironment and PNNL share the vision that with millions of plug-in vehicles charging at any given time, modulating the aggregate charging rate of PEVs can help control grid frequency and support the integration of variable renewable generation sources, such as wind and solar.

“These technologies will result in a triple-win,” said Dr. Alec Brooks, chief technology officer of AeroVironment’s EES business segment. “First, reducing the cost of integrating variable renewable generation reduces electricity costs for all ratepayers. Second, plug-in cars can be powered by renewable generation that might not have been possible to add to the grid without the charging rate flexibility offered by vehicles and this technology. Third, the reduced cost of electricity to plug-in vehicle drivers will further improve on the cost advantage of driving on electricity as compared to gasoline.”

Prototypes of the new AeroVironment charging system are available immediately for beta testing. The prototypes include Bluetooth wireless connectivity for data streaming and local control functions.